Vizzy
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I found a quote from an older thread that I think is relevant to this thread, in case you're still not sure about your type, Vizzy. I think this really helps put things into perspective.
Uh oh. I think I might have actually mistyped myself...again...
Anyways, I don't intend to make this thread about me. How do you relate to these examples? Are you still unsure about your type?
It's so interesting reading this conversation between you, blankpages and Seymour. All of you are so articulate and self-aware. There are so many overlaps, similarities and subtle differences that, in a way, it's made me less confident about "fitting in" a particular type. Of course, that's by no means a bad thing. I think part of me is hesitant to put "INTP" (or some other type) in my profile because I don't want this mission to end. I'd miss the constant questioning and turmoil.
And thanks for quoting Jennifer's post - a very personal one at that. Not sure if this is a similar enough comparison, but I'm happy to interact with little kids - playing and learning/building something with them whilst having enough fun. This is probably the child-like side of me. But wow, even as I say this, I realise it's all based on intellectual communication. I'm actually struggling to think of how I'd emotionally interact with the child, apart from trying to help them have a good time.
Anyway, my relationships with friends are mostly intellectually-based rather than on a purely emotional level. There is no one I could or would call up crying. I haven't allowed myself to get in a close emotional relationship with anyone outside my family. That must be why I don't feel like there's anyone I can consider a close friend and my INFJ friend would be pretty upset if she found out I feel that way.
As for Vizzy, I don't see her as any sort of FP type. I'm thinking definitely introverted, and probably TP or FJ.
I'm interested to know why you've ruled out FP for me.
By the way, I've had a closer look at the functions and perhaps the 2 types I should be focusing on are INTP and INFJ. I've actually considered the latter before but rejected it as I don't really trust intuition, though Ni sounds fascinating. The INFJ friend mentioned before says things like, "I don't know why but I have a bad feeling about this" or, after barely saying 2 words to a total stranger, "I don't like that man". This prompts me to ask her to explain why she feels that way or what particular signs raised those alarms. I feel a mixture of curiosity and annoyance...but mainly the latter.